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The statements made and opinions expressed on this page are those of theIndependent Watkins Associate who is the publisher of this document, and are notto be construed as the statements or opinions of Watkins Incorporated.

Monday, December 22, 2014

The Watkins-Kemps Connection

These two companies combine their quest for quality into some
great holiday products.

We all know the JR
Watkins Company has been producing quality products since 1868. But we folks on
the West coast in Big Bear, California -- where our All Natural Company Store
is located -- are not that familiar with Kemps. That’s because the company is
headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. It operates five manufacturing facilities
in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Since 1914, Kemps has
been distributing its dairy products throughout the upper Midwest. From its
beginnings as a small creamery in Southeastern Minnesota, Kemps has extended
its roots to include the manufacture and marketing of fresh milk, premium ice
cream, frozen yogurt and other quality products.

It was only natural
(pun intended) that Watkins and Kemps would come together to create a number of
specialized products. It is during the holidays that consumers throughout the
Midwest are able to find Kemps dairy products on their market shelves enriched
with Watkins spices and extracts. Those of us here in California can only
imagine the zip that Watkins Pumpkin Spice, Mint, Vanilla and Cinnamon add to
Kemps ice cream, egg nog and yogurt.

But leave it to some
of us clever kitchen chefs to come up with our own recipes that combine Watkins
with other dairy product companies found on the West coast. No matter how you
mix them, Watkins spices and extracts are filling homes across the country with
holiday treats that are becoming family traditions.

Friday, December 5, 2014

So Much to be Thankful For

There are many blessings in our lives, including our successful
home business.

As we gathered around
of Thanksgiving table a few days ago, each one of us was asked what they
recalled as being among the things they were most thankful for during the last
year. Topping the list, of course, were family and friends, even the pooch
waiting for any left-overs from the big feast we were enjoying. Must not forget
our cat, who has come to expect to get her share of treats as well. Yes, there
were many things to remember as we said thanks.

It wasn’t until I
returned to my computer after the holiday that something else popped into my
head – our Watkins home business that has grown substantially during the last
year. I mentioned before how it was launched back in 2009 in the midst of the
recession when my full-time position at a private business school was
eliminated because of a decline in enrollment. Those first few years required a
lot of work, building an inventory of Watkins products, putting out money for
such essentials as tables and a tent for farmers markets and street fairs. Then
we developed a website and started to use social media to attract more
customers. This outreach also led to locating others who were also interested
in starting their own Watkins businesses. In the last year, we have doubled the
number of consultants who have joined what we have dubbed the Watkins Power
Team. Already some of these consultants have started to grow their own teams.

We are truly grateful
for this growth that has come our way. We never take it for granted. As Watkins
managers, we continually offer guidance to our new consultants, and they have
come to appreciate our sage advice. What about you? As this year draws to a
close, perhaps you have started to think about your New Year’s resolutions for
2015. Sure, the economy has improved dramatically in the last few years. But
every family could use a little bit more income to make ends meet. Right now,
you can explore the possibilities of beginning your own home-based business by
going to our website: www.AllNaturalCountryStore.net. Here you will
learn more about our background, but more importantly, be able to request
further information about the Watkins business opportunity, a copy of the
company’s catalog with more than 250 all natural gourmet foods, body care, home
care and apothecary products. You can also receive emails announcing monthly
discounts on key products.

After exploring the
website and submitting your request, may also may want to talk to a manager of
our Watkins All Natural Country Store. Just call 888-881-7372. We can answer
any questions you have about this amazing 146-year-old company.

The statements made and opinions expressed on this page are those of the Independent Watkins Associate who is the publisher of this document, and are not to be construed as the statements or opinions of Watkins Incorporated.